February · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Belfast in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Belfast in February
Average temperature 7°C, 62 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Belfast scores 6.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Belfast's Titanic Quarter, Cathedral Quarter, and political murals trace a shipbuilding city remaking its waterfront.
February in Belfast: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
February averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Belfast in February?
- In February, Belfast averages 7°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Belfast?
- February earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Belfast in February?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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